Cluster Chief Engineer
Champneys Springs
As Chief Engineer, you will have overall responsibility for the engineering, maintenance, and statutory compliance of two Champneys hotel properties. You will ensure that all buildings, plant, equipment, and grounds are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, presentation, and guest comfort, while operating in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
This hands‑on leadership role manages contractors, projects, health and safety requirements, and environmental standards, while leading and developing maintenance teams across both sites. The role also includes responsibility for budgeting, record‑keeping, and ensuring all maintenance operations meet legal, safety, and brand standards.
Skills & Experience Required
1. Proven experience as a Chief Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Facilities Manager within a hotel, resort, spa, or complex hospitality environment.
2. Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, pools and spa plant, HVAC, fire systems, and building fabric.
3. Sound working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
4. Demonstrated experience managing teams, contractors, and multi-site operations.
5. Strong organisational, budgeting, and reporting skills.
6. A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
7. Ability to work flexibly across two locations as required
Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:
8. Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
9. Digital fitness programmes
10. Nutrition guides and recipes
11. Self-Guided meditation
12. Wellbeing podcasts
13. Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
14. App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
15. In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
16. Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
17. Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
18. Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
19. Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
20. 50% discount on all Champneys products.
21. Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
22. Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
23. Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
24. Introduce a friend incentive.
25. Long Service celebrations.
26. Free parking [Hotels and Resorts only].
27. Professional Uniform.